Under the Radar: 2024/2025 Defensive Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More Defensive Backs are appearing on the radar in the state of Utah. Check out the prospects to look for in the defensive backfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1294956' first='Kahekili' last='Eleneke']: DB || 5'9 || Roy HS || c/o 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Profile: </strong>Eleneke has played Football for four years. Favorite subject is Math and looks up to his Father as his Role Model. Plans to pursue a major in Architecture or Engineering. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Athletic Profile: </strong>Quick feet, play quickness, acceleration, balance and agility </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Skill Set/Fit: </strong>Eleneke is an athletic player that plays the Cornerback position with the versatility to play Slot. Has quick feet to back pedal and hips to transition. Notices key run and tough in run support. Ability to cover man on and off the LOS. Shows ball reaction with the ability to play the ball on flight. Overall, Eleneke has the athletic ability to play the Nickel position in a Zone Cover defensive scheme.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Achievements:</strong> 1st team All Region and a 3.8 GPA Student </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Recruiting: </strong>Has no offers or had any talks with schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ElenekeKahekili/status/1667692947452874754","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ElenekeKahekili/status/1667692947452874754 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ElenekeKahekili/status/1528906521941184512","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ElenekeKahekili/status/1528906521941184512 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='875576' first='Dallin' last='Heal']: DB || 5'11 || Orem HS || c/o 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Profile:</strong> Heal has been playing Football since the fifth grade. Favorite subject is Math and loves to read books. Role Model in his life is his trainer Robertson Daniel and wants to pursue a major in Business like his Grandfather. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Athletic Profile:</strong> Quick feet, play quickness, agility and movement</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Skill Set/Fit: </strong>Heal is an athletic player that plays the Cornerback position with the versatility to along the defensive backfield. Shows quick feet to back pedal and fluid hips to transition. In run support, he notices key runs and plays off blocks and tackle. Shows ball reaction with the ability to adjust, knockdown or make interceptions. Overall, Heal has the athletic ability to play Corner or Safety in a Zone Coverage scheme. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Achievements:</strong> None </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Recruiting: </strong>Hasn't received any offers. Has been in talks with Idaho State, Utah Tech, and Southern Utah. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HealDallin/status/1657528016787091457","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HealDallin/status/1657528016787091457 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HealDallin/status/1656854440526356480","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HealDallin/status/1656854440526356480 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rayce Walker- Adams: DB || 5'9 || West HS || c/o 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Profile:</strong> Walker- Adams started playing Football his freshman year. Favorite subject is Math ( favorite class is AP Stats) and loves lifting in the gym and watch watch film/football. Role Model in his life is NFL All Pro Christian McCaffrey and plans to pursue a major in Sports Marketing or Engineering. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Athletic Profile: </strong>Quick feet, play quickness, agility, COD and movement </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Skill Set/Fit: </strong>Walker-Adams is an athletic player that plays the Safety position with the versatility to along the defense. Shows quickness to move his feet and torsos to have COD. Has football intelligence to adjust and think on the move. A tough and physical tackler at the LOS and the open field. Overall, Walker-Adams has the athletic ability to play Safety in a Zone Cover scheme. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Achievements:</strong> All Region Honorable Mention and a 3.7 GPA Honor Roll Student </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Recruiting:</strong> Has no offers. Has interest from Weber State, Montana, Brown, and United States Merchant Marine Academy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zak Sargent: DB || Morgan HS || c/o 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Profile: </strong>Sargent has been playing Football since he was eight years old. Favorite subject is Weight Training and loves to Fish and Hunt. Plans to study Real Estate and Sales Marketing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Athletic Profile: </strong>Quick feet, play quickness, agility and COD </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Skill Set/Fit: </strong>Sargent is an athletic player that plays the Safety position. Shows quickness to move feet and torso, COD, and hips. Ability to read key runs and be aggressive to fill in the holes in run support. Shows range and awareness to read and react in pass coverages. Overall, Sargent has the athletic ability to play Safety in a Zone Coverages scheme. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Achievements:</strong> State Champion in Football and took 2nd in Wrestling</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Recruiting: </strong>Has no offers </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ZakSargent19/status/1664394429506129920","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ZakSargent19/status/1664394429506129920 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ZakSargent19/status/1659683306248749057","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ZakSargent19/status/1659683306248749057 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->